East Vietnam Sea likely to see fewer storms in November as strong El Nino persists
Vietnam News 20:21 01/11/2026Vietnam is expected to see fewer storms and tropical depressions over the East Vietnam Sea in November than the long-term average due to the ongoing very strong El Nino, while moderate to heavy rain is forecast to concentrate mainly in the central and southern regions, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
How K-pop turns cultural appeal into revenue a lesson for Vietnam
Economy 13:44 01/11/2026Beyond attracting tens of thousands of fans to concerts, K-pop generates revenue through intellectual property rights, merchandise, and fan communities, offering valuable lessons for the development of Vietnam’s cultural industries.
Lobster-farming waste blankets scenic beach in Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay
Vietnam News 20:35 31/10/2026A once-pristine beach in Binh Lap Village, Nam Cam Ranh Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, has become heavily polluted by waste from nearshore lobster farming, degrading the local environment and threatening tourism, according to local authorities.
Danish garment firm Spectre opens $30mn green factory in northern Vietnam
Economy 18:43 31/10/2026Danish garment maker Spectre has inaugurated a new green factory in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam, expanding its manufacturing footprint in the country while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy-efficient production, according to the Danish Embassy in Vietnam.
Vietnam's stock market eyes bigger role in meeting $1.5trn investment needs
Economy 20:14 30/10/2026Vietnam needs to mobilize around VND38.5 quadrillion (nearly US$1.5 trillion) in investment capital during 2026-30, underscoring the need to strengthen its stock and bond markets, attract international capital flows and develop long-term investment institutions to help ease the banking system's burden of financing the economy.
Int’l experts highlight key priorities for Vietnam’s high-income ambition
Economy 16:04 30/10/2026International experts have outlined a series of measures Vietnam needs to take to sustain economic growth and improve productivity to become a high-income country.
Foreign teacher filmed assaulting 2nd graders in southern Vietnam
Education 11:40 30/10/2026Police in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam are investigating an incident in which a foreign English teacher was filmed slapping several second-grade students and grabbing one child by the neck, lifting the student off the ground and carrying him out of the classroom at a private school, an officer said on Thursday night.
Vietnam Morning Monitor: Int'l air traffic up 11.3%, illegal parking kills 62 in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 07:30 30/10/2026International experts experience Ho Chi Minh City through walking tour. Vietnam’s Ca Mau Province records 1 meningococcal disease death. Vietnam sees 11.3% rise in international air passengers. And there's more in your morning news round-up.
Vietnam's goods trade surpasses $1 trillion mark for first time, setting historic record
Economy 21:48 29/10/2026Vietnam's total merchandise trade reached a record US$1,001.3 billion on Thursday, marking a historic milestone as the country surpassed the $1 trillion threshold for the first time, according to latest customs data.
Vietnam's $31bn e-commerce market, among ASEAN's top 3, still struggles with counterfeits
Economy 19:25 29/10/2026Vietnam's e-commerce market reached an estimated US$31 billion in 2025, but counterfeit goods, false advertising and other consumer protection issues remain persistent challenges, prompting the Ministry of Industry and Trade to propose measures to strengthen consumer confidence.
AEF 2026: Vietnam, China step up supply chain cooperation
Economy 18:30 29/10/2026Stronger cooperation in production, logistics and technology is key to enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese and Chinese businesses and integrating them more deeply into global supply chains, delegates said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29.
Vietnam joins Artemis Accords on space exploration
Vietnam News 22:24 28/10/2026Vietnam views space science and technology as a strategic sector that can lift national science-technology capacity and support sustainable growth. The country wants to work with member nations on peaceful, safe, equitable, transparent and sustainable space exploration under international law, with tangible benefits for people and the planet.
